1) The document outlines Richardson Heights Elementary's technology action plan, with activities, responsible parties, timelines, and evaluations listed. 2) Goals include assessing current technology use, improving teachers' skills in critical thinking, collaboration, and technology tools, sharing lesson plans, and developing online collaboration for students. 3) Progress will be evaluated through surveys, student performance data, and administrative observations to ensure the plan's successful implementation.

1. Richardson Heights Elementary<br />Technology Action Plan<br />Activity:Responsible:Timeline:Evaluation:Assess current technology use and level of knowledgeJan WellsJenny LanierKaren LatimerMarch 2011ToJune 2011Those responsible will look at STaR charts results and other data to measure where we are as a whole in relation to technology and the use of technology. This data is used to plan staff development. Helping teachers improve student’s critical thinking skills Karen LatimerSammi GunterCampus Technology SpecialistsMarch 2011 to June 2011Administrative walk-throughs, student and teacher surveys, TAKs and AEIS Data will be used to check progress of critical thinking in relation to the use of technology. Helping teachers improve their collaboration skillsHugo GuerraJennifer KennedyKaren LatimerMarch 2011ToJune 2011Administrative walk-throughs will be conducted by one of the building principals and meetings will be held, offering teachers a chance to collaborate with grade-level team members.Technology specialist will provide teachers with staff development that covers ways in which to use our projectors and other tools properly.Jan WellsJenny LanierKaren LatimerApril 2011A brief survey will be given to staff development participants to determine if the information learned was helpful. Develop classroom lesson plans and share them on the open swap drive. Classroom teachersAll school yearThe principal will check the open swap drive for materials requested and to see what progress has been made. Develop a site or portal for students to collaborateCampus Technology SpecialistAll School YearTeachers and the technology specialists will monitor the student’s sites, making sure appropriate collaboration is taking place and that students are able to navigate the site with ease. Create and Post technology staff development sessions related to technology online for teachersDistrict Technology SpecialistsMarch 2011 to June 2012Technology classes will be listed on the ERO system for Richardson I.S.D. Guide teachers through staff development in which they will learn how to use United StreamingCampus Technology SpecialistAugust 2011Teachers will be required to show proof they have used United Streaming through lesson plans and walk-through evaluations.<br />